IMAGE OF THE WEEK:

WE HAVE A PLAYGROUND!

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL REMINDERS

• Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten students must have all paperwork turned in prior to starting on August 29

• JK/K/1 parents are allowed to walk their student(s) to class on Aug 29, 30, 31, and Sept 1. After these dates they are expected to enter the building on their own

• Please review the drop-off/pick-up routines included below

• If you need to change the pick-up plan for your child, please call the Main Office by 3pm. Not every teacher checks Dojo or See0-Saw during the day.

• Please review the new K-5 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

• Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy:

  • Electronic devices such as cell phones/gaming devices and or apple watches are to be turned off during the school day and out of sight during school hours. The device must remain in the student’s backpack~ not in clothing pockets or on the person.

  • All phones/devices are brought on campus at one’s own risk. Students are personally and solely responsible for the care and security of their PCDs. The school, district and the school board do NOT assume responsibility for theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to PCDs brought onto its property, or the unauthorized use of such devices.

  • Phone calls, texting, and videotaping of oneself or others is strictly prohibited at any time during the school day to include classrooms, library, school-yard, cafeteria, buses, common areas or restrooms

NEW APS APP

Alpena Public schools has released a new app for the convenience of our families, staff and community. The Alpena Public Schools app is customizable so you can find the information you need and receive the notifications you choose.

You'll receive notifications from the school (e.g. snow days), and from the classes, teams, bus groups, (e.g. bus route delays/cancellations), parent groups, etc. that you subscribe to. Each school's calendar and lunch menus are also available on the app.

The app works wherever you go - on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets. You can receive notifications on your Chromebook or using a computer's web browser. If you don't have a smartphone, sign up for text messages and/or email notifications at: https://alpenaschools.appazur.com.

Get started with the “Alpena Public Schools” App! Either search for “Alpena Public Schools” in the App Store, or use the Google Play or App Store links at: https://alpenaschools.appazur.com

SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE!

Our school store is now open from Omega Electric. They have added some new items for our school spirit wear store/fundraiser.

Here is the updated store link: Ella White Spirit Wear Store

2022-2023 EVENTS:

THIS MONTH'S SOAR FOCUS: RECESS

Parents: Please review these expectations with your student(s). With new equipment we need to review the expectations of being out there.

THIS MONTH'S FOOD MENUS

Free lunch/breakfast for EVERY student has ended. Please fill out the Free/Reduced Lunch form HERE

Money can be put in your child's account HERE

Meal Charging Policy

The menu is subject to change due to supply shortages. Gfs has told us that PB&J s will likely not be available for the rest of the school year. We will keep you updated with substitutes.

Aug/Sept Lunch Menu

Aug/Sept Breakfast Menu

OK2SAY:

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL INFORMATION

ELLA WHITE CALENDAR